County in Massachusetts

Suffolk County Travel Guide

Suffolk County travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 61°F now🕔 8:17 PM local📅 Best: June, August and September👥 780.000

Summary

Suffolk County is a county in Massachusetts. Suffolk County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 780.000.

Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Suffolk County with overcast. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 57°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Suffolk County is June, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 21°F.

The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Franconia Notch State Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 67°F is 5.4°F below the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Suffolk County today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Suffolk County

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 42°21′36.4″N 71°3′32″W (42.3601, -71.0589)

Weather in Suffolk County right now

☁️
61°F
Overcast · feels like 64°F
Humidity94%
Wind2 mph E
Gusts6 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover95%
Pressure1016 hPa
VisibilityGood · 9 mi
Air quality62 · Moderate
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset6:27 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 85%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:17 PM, Sep 30 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

☁️ 67° / 57°

Overcast · 36% rain · wind 13 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

☁️ 61° / 53°

Overcast · 13% rain · wind 9 mph

Quick facts about Suffolk County

TypeCounty
StateMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates42°21′36.4″N 71°3′32″W (42.3601, -71.0589)
Population780.000
Local time8:17 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, August and September
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Suffolk County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Suffolk County.

Best time to visit Suffolk County

Go in June, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★☆☆☆☆
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September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers - the daily swing is 67°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Suffolk County

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Boston Logan International AirportBOS3 miBoston
LaGuardia AirportLGA182 miNew York City
John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK184 miNew York City
Newark Liberty International AirportEWR198 miNew Jersey
Montreal-Trudeau International AirportYUL253 miMontreal
Philadelphia International AirportPHL277 miPhiladelphia

Explore Suffolk County

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Suffolk County?

Suffolk County is a county in Massachusetts. Its coordinates are 42.3601, -71.0589. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Suffolk County right now?

It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Suffolk County?

June, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Suffolk County, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Suffolk County in?

Suffolk County observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:17 PM.

How many people live in Suffolk County?

Suffolk County has a population of approximately 780.000.

What is the nearest airport to Suffolk County?

The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 3 mi away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 182 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 184 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Suffolk County?

Popular options include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington and Central Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated September 30, 2026 at 8:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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